Learn who is at risk for Mesothelioma cancer and how Asbestos exposure may occur.
Mesothelioma cancer should not be taken lightly. Like other cancers, Mesothelioma is a fatal illness. The main cause of Mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Because of its insulation and heat resistant capabilities, asbestos had been used in many products. The mineral asbestos was also the prime construction material used across Europe and the US to insulate homes, commercial buildings, schools, churches and other buildings.
Who is at risk of contracting Mesothelioma cancer?
According to the National Cancer Institute, everyone is exposed to asbestos throughout their lifetime. Because it is a naturally occurring mineral, trace elements can be found in the air, water and soil. These trace amounts of asbestos typically do not make people ill but extended exposure to asbestos and the inhalation of asbestos fibers put individuals at risk for asbestos related diseases like Mesothelioma cancer.
Older buildings can be contaminated with asbestos and therefore a danger not only to the people occupying them, but also to the people who are in close vicinity if the damage to the building were to occur. Asbestos miners and workers in industries that utilized the mineral have a higher risk of contracting Mesothelioma.
When does exposure to asbestos occur?
Asbestos exposure occurs as soon as the asbestos laden air is inhaled giving a chance to the dust and fibers of asbestos to settle inside the human body. These fibers cannot enter the human organs but settle on the protective lining that covers the lungs, the heart and the abdomen, thus giving rise to Mesothelioma or Asbestosis.
Once exposed to asbestos and a latency period of about 20 plus years, related diseases and severe symptoms of exposure surface. Early detection helps in treatment and slows the progression of the disease.
Although the use of asbestos has been discourage and its use is now regulated by the EPA, thousands of people are endangered as asbestos still found in many older products and building.
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